Tuscarora is a small town of 404 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,357
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tuscarora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Tuscarora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tuscarora city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.9
Tuscarora's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tuscarora costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tuscarora, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,104
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,357
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tuscarora's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.4 /100k
Property Crime
356.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Tuscarora, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tuscarora sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 54.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.8 inches of snow per year.
Tuscarora's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tuscarora roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,200 and median rent is $1,104/month.
Tuscarora's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Tuscarora, PA has a population of 404, a median household income of $55,357, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Tuscarora averages 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.3 inches
with about 42.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tuscarora, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17982.
The population of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania is 404 with a median age of 61.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tuscarora: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $99,200, median household income $55,357, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tuscarora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
